Program Overview

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Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Undergraduate Programmes

BSc (Hons) in Optometry

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Optometry is a comprehensive program that covers the principles and practices of optometry.

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of optometry, including:

• Advanced Physiology
• Cluster Areas Requirement Subjects
• Healthy Lifestyle
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Introductory Cell Biology and Biochemistry
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Language and Communication Requirements (Chinese)
• Language and Communication Requirements (English)
• Leadership Education and Development
• Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
• Optics
• Visual Science

Yearly Breakdown

The program is divided into five years, with the following subjects:

First Year

• Advanced Physiology
• Cluster Areas Requirement Subjects
• Healthy Lifestyle
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Introductory Cell Biology and Biochemistry
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Language and Communication Requirements (Chinese)
• Language and Communication Requirements (English)
• Leadership Education and Development
• Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
• Optics
• Visual Science

Second Year

• Applied Microbiology
• Clinical Optometry
• Cluster Areas Requirement Subjects
• Foundation Pathology
• Language and Communication Requirements (English)
• Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
• Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing
• Optics
• Psychology in Health Care
• Visual Science

Third Year

• Applied Statistics and Research Methodology
• Clinical Optometry
• Cluster Areas Requirement Subjects
• Ocular Pathology
• Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing
• Professional Studies
• Visual Science

Third Years Summer Semester

• Public Health Optometry

Fourth Year

• Case Conference
• Clinical Binocular Vision
• Cluster Areas Requirement Subjects
• Contact Lens Practice
• General and Ocular Pharmacology
• Optometry Clinic
• Optometry Specialisms
• Practice Management
• Project
• Public Health Optometry

Fourth Years Summer Semester

• Optometry Clinic

Fifth Year

• Case Conference
• Contact Lens Clinic
• Geriatric and Vision Rehabilitation Clinic
• Ocular Disease Management
• Optometry Clinic
• Paediatric and Visual Training Clinic
• Practice Management
• Project

Taught Postgraduate Programmes

Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry program is designed to provide advanced training in optometry.

Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation

The Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation program focuses on the latest developments in vision science and innovation.

Research Postgraduate Programmes

The Research Postgraduate Programmes offer students the opportunity to pursue research in optometry and related fields.

Other Post-qualification Education

Residency Programme

The Residency Programme provides advanced training in optometry for qualified optometrists.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Activities

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Activities offer optometrists the opportunity to update their skills and knowledge in optometry.

Teaching Innovations & Facilities

The School of Optometry has a range of teaching innovations and facilities, including:

• Teaching Innovations
• Teaching Facilities
• Innovative Projects

Research

The School of Optometry has a strong research focus, with research areas including:

• Research Foci
• Research Areas
• Public Health Research Group
• Research Achievement
  • Research Outcome
  • Research Awards and Achievement
• Clinical Trial Unit for Vision
• Research Centres and Laboratories
  • Centre for Myopia Research
  • PolyU-Stanford Joint Research Centre for Longitudinal Deep Omics
  • Research Centre for SHARP Vision
  • Optometry Research Clinic
  • Major Research Facilities
  • University-level Facilities
• Research Collaboration
• Impactful Knowledge Transfer
• Research Subject Recruitment

Optometry Clinic

The Optometry Clinic provides a range of services, including:

• Make an Appointment
• Primary Eye Care Consultation
• Specialty Clinics
  • Myopia Management
  • Children Vision & Binocular Vision
    • Healthy Seed Articles
  • Specialty Contact Lens Fitting
  • Dry Eye Management
  • Vision Rehabilitation
• Other Services
  • Contact Lens Service
  • Glaucoma Investigation
  • Ocular Health Service
  • Ophthalmic Dispensing Service
  • Visual Electrodiagnostic Service
• Fee
• Our Optometrists
• Clinic Equipment
• Service User Notes
  • Bad Weather Arrangement
  • Personal Information Collection Statement (PICS) for Optometry Clinic
• Referrals

Community Engagement

The School of Optometry is committed to community engagement, with initiatives including:

• Community Eye Care Centres
  • The Integrative Community Health Centre at Lai King
  • Sik Sik Yuen The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Optometry Centre (Wong Tai Sin Teaching and Learning Centre)
• Vision of Love Mobile Eye Care Project
• Vision Screening
• Eye Care Publicity
• Eye Health Info Gallery

News and Events

The School of Optometry regularly hosts news and events, including:

• News
• Events
• Media Coverage
• Photo Gallery
• Video Gallery

About SO

The School of Optometry has a strong vision and mission, with a focus on:

• Message from Head
• Vision and Mission
• SO Affiliations
• Job Opportunities
• Giving to SO